Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, September 16, 2021 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    1. Mission
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.

    2. Vision
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    In order to realize our mission, we will strive to achieve and maintain our vision of:

    • Student-focused, professional, collaborative staff
    • Student-focused, challenging and current curriculum
    • Supportive, involved and informed community
    • Safe, respectful and welcoming environment
    3. President
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Call to Order
    • Pledge of Allegiance 
    4. Roll Call
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    5. District Goals
    • Improve Academic Achievement
    • Promote Whole-Child Development
    • Optimize Capital & Human Resources
    • Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
    6. Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    6.1 21-151

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the August 12, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting.

    6.2 21-152

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the August 19 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    7.1 District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
    • Curriculum Update - Mrs. Annie Clark & Ms. Kate Thoma
    7.2 District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development
    • Covid-19 Update
    7.3 District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
    8. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    8.1 District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
    9. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    10. Public Participation
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    This is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not considered a public community meeting. This is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda. (Please reference criteria for Public Participation, which is attached to the agenda.)

    11. Business Items
    11.1 21-158
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the proposed Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance rates for Big Walnut Local School District for the 2022 calendar year.

    • Medical insurance rates with Anthem BCBS
    • Dental insurance rates with Delta Dental
    • Vision insurance rates with EyeMed 
    • Life insurance rates with Dearborn Life

     

    Attachments
    Big_Walnut_Local_Schools_2022_rates.pdf
    Big_Walnut_Local_Schools_2022_rates.pdf
    11.2 21-159
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the following new student activity account - BWI Robotics Team account 300-9230

    Attachments
    BWI_Robotics_Team.pdf
    BWI_Robotics_Team.pdf
    11.3 .
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the following account transfer:

    • Transfer $5,611.81 from BWHS Class of 2020 - Account # 200-9222 
      • Transfer $3,111.81 to BWHS Class of 2022 - Account # 200-9222
      • Transfer $2,500.00 to BWHS Class of 2023 - Account #200-9233

     

    11.4 .
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the Permanent Annual Appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 at fund level in accordance with Section 5705.38 and 5705.39 ORC.

    Attachments
    Amended_Approp_FY2022-20210916.pdf
    Amended_Approp_FY2022-20210916.pdf
    11.5 .
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:

    • FFA members, National Food Science & Technology, and Dairy Cattle Evaluation & Management Career Development events, October 26-31, 2021 - DACC funded
    11.6 .
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donation:

    • $100 donated to BWMS, anonymous donor - BWMS Public School Support #018-9002
    • $95.80 donated to BWHS, donated by David Anthony - BWHS Student Council #200-9610
    • $50 donated to BWHS, donated by Larry & Kathy Summers - BWHS Athletic #300-9501
    12. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    12.1 21-160

    It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental positions:

    • HS Orchestra, group 4
    • Technical Director, group 6
    12.2 .

    It is recommended the Board rescind the following co-curricular contract:

    • Jessica Swonger, PAC, SOU
    12.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following co-curricular contracts for the 2021/2022 school year:

    • Brady Prugh, PAC, SOU, group 7 step 0
    • Rachel Beeson, musical assistant, group 6 step 4
    • Amy Read, BWHS Orchestra, group 4 step 3
    12.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended days:

    BWHS 
    Jeanne Collett - 20 days
    Tammi Jordan - 20 days
    Kristen Macklin-Lanning - 10 days
    Meghan Vituccio - 20 days  

    BWMS
    Corry Schull - 15 days
    Zachary Watson - 15 days

    BWIS
    Molly Fortune - 10 days  

    District
    Katie Yeager - 5 days

    12.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignation:

    • Don Bellville, Bus Driver, effective after half a day on August 25, 2021
    12.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence:

    • Teresa White, 1st shift Custodian, BWIS, effective from September 8 through November 5, 2021
    • Christopher Shaffer, 2nd shift Custodian, BWMS, effective beginning September 17, 2021, and lasting approximately one year

     

    12.7 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following contract revision:

    • Linda Klamfoth, Administrative Assistant / Administrative Services, from 220 days to 260 days, salary increased to $53,841, effective beginning with the start of the 2021/2022 school year.
    12.8 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contract pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation: 

    • John Bolin, 2nd shift Custodian (.5), GRE, 4 hours/day, step 4, effective September 7, 2021
    • Walter Golden, full-time Bus Driver, step 4, effective September 7, 2021
    • Shannon Reinking, 2.5 hours/day Food Service worker, BWE, step 0 effective September 2, 2021
    • Kathleen Lewis, 3 hours/day Food Service worker, SOU, step 0 effective September 1, 2021
    • Angela Bhandari, Bus Assistant, step 0, effective September 2, 2021
    • Janet Wisard, 3 hours/day Food Service worker, BWI, step 5, effective October 11, 2021
    • Tricia Koenn, 3 hours/day Food Service worker, SOU, step 0, effective September 1, 2021
    • Tia LeMaster, Bus Driver, step 2, effective September 10, 2021
    12.9 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the adjustments to the following:

    • Rescind the supplemental contract for Amy Adkins, Assistant BWMS Cheer Coach
    • Revise the supplemental contract for Kristen Carty, Assistant BWMS Cheer Coach from .25 to 1.0
    • Revise the retirement effective date for Laura Forman from June 30 to October 29, 2021
    12.10 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contracts pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation: 

    • Jennifer White, Dive Head Coach, group 3 step 11
    • Michael Brunner, Lacrosse (Boys) Head Coach, group 2 step 10
    • Andrew Ray, volunteer football coach, BWHS
    • Kevin Barbeau, volunteer football coach, BWHS
    • T. Scott Alexander, volunteer golf coach (girls), BWMS
    12.11 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached stipends for the 2021/2022 school year, pending completion of completed work:

    Attachments
    21.22_Board_Stipend_Approval.pdf
    21.22_Board_Stipend_Approval.pdf
    12.12 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year limited contract, BA step 0, effective beginning November 9, 2021, for the following long-term substitutes to remain in effect through the completion of their current long-term assignment:

    • Heather VanAlstine, BWIS 6th grade Language Arts
    • Danielle Lyons, BWIS, 6th grade Science
    12.13 .

    Please approve a one-year certified contract for Bryn Deibert, 5th-grade teacher, BWI, BA step 1, effective beginning September 13, 2021.

    13. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
                October 14, 2021
                7:30 am
                District Administrative Office 

       
                October 21, 2021
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office      


    Streaming will be made available on the District website. 
       
     
                               

    14. Executive Session
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    14.1 21-161

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official and to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes and to discuss details relative to security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the board of education.

    15. 21-162 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.

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